Single moms and dads who have begun to date often wonder, When should I introduce my kids? That's an excellent question. Ideally, though, I think you should grapple ... Read More

As a single parent, planning for and executing a long road trip is quite an undertaking. From the planning stage, to the packing, through the actual driving, and all ... Read More

Looking forward to an awesome summer? Go ahead and start planning for it by brainstorming a list of the things you'd like to get to - things like going ... Read More

An article in the Bloomington, Indiana, Pantagraph caught my attention recently. It was titled "Single Mothers Rejuvenate at Single Moms' Morning Out." The article highlighted an event hosted ... Read More

You hear over and over again how resilient kids are, and it's true. They'll adjust to every change that comes their way. Sometimes they'll adjust extremely well; and ... Read More

The number one rule when talking to kids about divorce, separation, or an absent parent is to tell the truth. Never try to get away with lying, even when ... Read More

As a single parent, you can't always count on having someone nearby to bounce ideas off of when you need to discipline your kids. Instead, you have to be ... Read More

For Mother's Day, I though it would be fun to share a "round-up" of thoughts on how to handle this particular holiday as a single mom. Rebecca Eckler, who writes for ... Read More

As a solo parent, you set the tone in your home. That's true whether we're talking about getting up on time in the morning, or coping with the most ... Read More

It's nice when someone recognizes the hard work you're doing as a single parent, isn't it? Whether it's family, friends, or your kids' teachers, it's just nice to have ... Read More

I came across a great article this month in the online version of ADDitude magazine, a publication for those living with the ramifications of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disabilities. ... Read More